Helping Rochester NY stretch our purchasing dollar and get the most for our money.

Looking for a fun activity for the kids? The Rochester Americans and Tops are holding a Fan Appreciation Night on 4/20/2013 at the Blue Cross Arena when they play the Hamilton Bulldogs. You can purchase tickets for only $12 each through the Amerks website when you enter Promo Code: TOPS. Tickets normally run between $15 and $20 so this is a decent savings for a fun night out!

I've never seen a coupon like this at Michael's before! You only need to purchase $5 worth of product before tax and you get $5 off. Sweet deal! Just remember it's only good today (2/3) and tommorrow (2/4).

If you don't already have plans, you might want to stop into your local Wegmans from 11:00AM to 3:00PM this Saturday 1/28/2012 for Wegmans Everything Organic Event. Wegmans will be offering samples of organic food and giving demonstrations on how to use organic foods in your everyday meals. There will also be activities for kids (though Wegmans doesn't say specifically what these are.)

If you been to other Wegmans events they often hand out coupons as well so this could be good for the frugal shopper who's trying to eat a little better this year!

Click here to download a coupon for 50% off the regular price of any item. You do need to have a valid Borders Reward membership, but it's free to join and you can sign up in store. There's a few gardening books that I've had my eye on for a while and looks like this is the perfect time to pick one of them up! This coupon is valid from 5/20/2011 to 5/23/2011.

Contrary to popular belief, catching great Broadway shows can actually be quite affordable. The 2011-2012 Auditorium Theater Broadway Season looks pretty great and you won't want to miss out. This year you'll be able to see Million Dollar Quartet, Billy Elliot The Musical, Shrek the Musical, Jersey Boys, and South Pacific. If you just follow a few simple rules, you can see them all and get a great deal!

1. Purchase a Season Ticket Package

The first way to save some cash is to look into purchasing a Season Ticket Package. The Auditorium Theater offers discounted rates for buying a season pass rather than purchasing individual tickets.

2. Avoid Friday and Saturday

When purchasing a pass, keep in mind -- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday night packages are the cheapest. Don't worry, the shows are just as good during the week as they are on the weekends!

3. Choose Your Seat Wisely

If you're flexable about where you sit, you can save even more money. The Auditorium Theater offers Season Ticket packages with Mid Price Orchestra Seating, Mid Price Balcony Seating, and very Low Priced Balcony Seating.

It's the time of year again to give back to your community by joining Rochester's Clean Sweep 2011. Take part with other volunteers to help city crews clean up and add a touch of beauty to Rochester neighborhoods. Some of the tasks include picking up litter, planting flowers, pruning trees, removing graffit and repairing sidewalks and potholes.

Simply pick which day/neighborhood you'd like to work from the following list and show up bright and early (8:30am) at the designated location. All volunteers will start the day with free coffee and donuts. You'll also be given a fre clean sweep t-shirt. After the work is done, you'll meet back where you started for a free picnic lunch! Volunteering has never been so easy!

If you're a sports fan, pick up the April edition of the FreeTime magazine. On the very last page, there's a coupon good for a free ticket when you purchase one. According to the Rhinos web page, tickets run from $10 to $20 depending on which seating you choose. Choose your game night right and you can also take advantage of some other promotions. Here's a few that caught my eye: